Job: Senior Vibration Technician

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $33.50-$45.50/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling. Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

The goal of the Reliability Centered Maintenance Group is to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies. This goal is realized by regularly scheduled monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance through teamwork with other maintenance and operations personnel, including but not limited to supervision, planning, engineering, and field personnel.

This position requires travel to other facilities and interaction with vendors, contractors and company personnel; any and all business must be conducted in a professional manner as a representative of Freeport-McMoRan. This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. This position requires working in confined spaces and tight corridors, as well as, working closely around moving, rotating, electrically energized, and elevated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• The RCM Technicians monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Powerhouse, the Water System, IPCC, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage) to outlying areas
• Perform vibration data collection utilizing current technology (CSI)
• Utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze vibration route data, as well as, build and update the associated databases (AP sets, alarm sets, etc.)
• Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to MSTs and work orders utilizing the current CMMS Data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing
• Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily ultrasonic analysis and the associated software with future development into additional technologies
• Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
• Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
• Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:

• Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electrically
• A working knowledge and understanding of basic prints and ability to read them Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Possess
• Level I certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date
• Valid state driver's license
• Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)
• Preferred High School diploma or GED

Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:

• A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
• A working knowledge and understanding of basic prints and ability to read them
• Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other referenced materials
• Vibration experience or Certification
• Familiar with RBMWare (AMS-CSI) Software
• Experience in utilizing and maintaining Emerson/CSI online vibration monitoring system
• Experience with RCFA

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others.

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families.

Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $33.50 - $45.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.